Antique Drinking Vessels

A one-handled drinking vessel called a piggin, in alternating staves of sycamore and mahogany with feathered edge, having willow banding.

Based on the ancient Celtic communal drinking vessel, this substantial piece measures 10.5" (27cm) tall and 9" (23cm) in width and depth, with a weight of 43.6 troy ounces.

The tapering ovoid body cast with a Bacchic procession between bands of grapes and vines, the scroll handle surmounted with a bronze seated winged Cherub holding a drinking vessel. ...

A rare and early, 1660's, English oak wainscott chair in superb condition having a most unusual and not previously documented contemporaneous carving depicting a bottle of stout or w...

Antique late-19th century German very rare solid silver novelty boot shaped drinking vessel, very decorative and ornate in design, chased with scrolling foliage, a double headed eagl...

Exquisite pair of carved Italian marble sphinx cornucopias after the model of the ancient drinking vessels of the Sassanian period.   Stock Number: SC113

Antique Arts and Crafts carved wooden drinking vessel A carved Russian Kovsh, a boat-shaped drinking vessel originally intended for mead.

The Kovsh is a traditional drinking vessel or ladle from Russia. Versions in precious metals and stones were produced as gifts to be given by the royal family for services to the state.

This woodland scene depicts three boys relaxing under a large oak tree with bags and drinking vessels. They sit at the edge of a beaten track that leads into the distance.

This is the first time we have come across this design of drinking vessel over all of the years. Height: 2.2 inches, 5.5cm.

The upper portion of this impressive drinking vessel is encircled with a Fine engraved simplified intertwined vine and leaf motif decorated border below two bands of tooled decoratio...

Kokoshnik mark: Δ, Delta (Moscow***). A kovsh is a drinking vessel/ladle traditionally used for serving and drinking mead.

The surface of the antique silver chalice is plain and unembellished. The drinking vessel is supported by a hallmarked baluster shaped knopped pedestal.

The surface of the antique silver chalice is plain and unembellished. The drinking vessel is supported by a hallmarked baluster shaped knopped pedestal.

An ancient Greek Campanian pottery rhyton or drinking vessel, dating to circa 350 BC. The lower part beautifully modelled in the form of a ram's head, the creature with curled, ri...

The exceptional cast sterling silver pedestal has been modelled in the form of a vine accented with grape cluster and foliate designs in junction with the drinking vessel. The exc...

This is particularly apparent in the standardized form of the ukhamba, a communal vessel used for drinking sorghum beer. Carrying into the present notions of mutuality and sociabilit...

A beautiful glass shape, the beaker is a purely functional drinking vessel. This example fits nicely into the hand, as it would have done millennia ago at social gatherings or sympo...

Although Newcastle specialised in the production of drinking vessels, this is the first time we have seen a coconut cup coming from this small centre of silver production.

Vase or drinking cup in cornucopia form, attributed to Rudolf Linke, dating from the late nineteenth century and measuring 13 1/4 by 8 inches. Weight 672 g, 23.7 oz. With standin...

Kendi are pouring and drinking vessels found throughout Southeast Asia since ancient times.

The kovsh is a Russian traditional drinking vessel or ladle, a boat shaped vessel with a single handle , wooden versions have been excavated from as early as the 10th century.

Weight: An accurate weight of silver cannot be provided as cup has a coconut shell drinking vessel. Maker: Thomas Phipps & Edward Robinson.

The Antique Brass Water Drinking Pot, or Lota, showcases intricate engraving on durable brass, originating from South Asia. Its rounded body with a narrow neck facilitated daily wate...

The ancient Greeks wore amethyst and carved drinking vessels from it in the belief that it would prevent intoxication.

A revival of interest in the coconut arose again in Georgian England when they were mounted in precious metals such as silver and were used as drinking vessels. Bringing together Geo...

In the mid-fifteenth century landed gentry owned goblets and other drinking vessels crafted in silver. Since then, the goblet has remained almost entirely unchanged in its form and, ...

In the early 19th century, following the Bunka (1804-1817) and Bunsei (1818-1829) eras of the Edo Period (1603-1868), porcelain kilns throughout Japan copied the forms and designs of...

In the early 19th century, following the Bunka (1804-1817) and Bunsei (1818-1829) eras of the Edo Period (1603-1868), porcelain kilns throughout Japan copied the forms and designs of...

An impressive antique Irish silver vase or vessel in the shape of a traditional Irish silver Mether mead drinking cup.

Excellent matched pair of antique French Renaissance "Hunt" Style Trophy or Drinking Horns~~c. 1880s-1890s In 19th century Europe, these horns were awarded as "trophies" for hunt...

The maker's mark is clearly shown on page 133 of Jackson's, "Silver & Gold Marks", and it would appear that he specialised in eating and drinking vessels. Porringers were used to eat...

There is inserted a flat drinking vessel with widened edge into the stunningly decorated bowl.

In the early 19th century, following the Bunka (1804-1817) and Bunsei (1818-1829) eras of the Edo Period (1603-1868), porcelain kilns throughout Japan copied the forms and designs of...

The knops to the stem and body of the drinking vessel are encircled with bands of applied moulded decoration.

The drinking vessel of the goblet is plain and embellished.

Inspired by the design of communal drinking vessels as far back as the 10th century, these square Mether Cups have been made in a wide range of materials from wood and pottery to the...

Dimensions in cm: Height 11 cm x Width 6 cm x Depth 6 cm Weight 0.11 kg Dimensions in inches: Height 4 inches x Width 2 inches x Depth 2 inches Weight 3.6 troy oz The marriage cup ...

The piece imitates the rare 17th century German drinking vessels modelled in form of animals. A similar cup modelled as a bear was sold for over £190,000.

Antique French Repousse Brass Jardinière Oval Planter Renaissance Drink Server. Direct from France, one of several amazing pieces of antique French brass in our most recent contai...

An extraordinary object, situated as both a drinking vessel and a witness to the creative process, it would be considered more of an interesting companion for an artist/scholar than ...

Antique Samurai drinking vessel with red lacquer and wooden stopper in excellent condition.

For centuries they were believed to neutralise poison when dipped into a liquid, or when mounted in drinking vessels or wearable amulets. Their high esteem ensured they were often se...

Antique Samurai drinking vessel with red lacquer and wooden stopper in excellent condition.

A tyg is a large English mug/drinking vessel with three or more handles. The mug was made to be shared, and handed round between several drinkers.

An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Victorian English sterling silver chalices, an addition to our religious silverware collection These exceptional antique Victor...

Kokoshnik mark: Δ, Delta (Moscow***). A kovsh is a drinking vessel/ladle traditionally used for serving and drinking mead.

The decoration to the body incorporates an opposing scrolling bordered cartouche displaying a bright cut engraved crest of a demi talbot holding between the paws a rose branch, encom...

The drinking vessel of this Indian antique goblet is embellished with exceptional profuse finely chased scrolling leaf and floral decoration, all on a matte background; a style typic...

The shells shape and scarcity of the commodity enabled the wealthy to mount the shells in precious metals to allow them to be used as respectable and highly treasured drinking vessel...

Bratina – is a traditional Russian medieval drinking vessel of tsars and boyars (pre-1700 court aristocracy).

A tyg is a large English mug/drinking vessel with three or more handles. The mug was made to be shared, and handed round between several drinkers.

(untraced) A kovsh is a drinking vessel/ladle traditionally used for serving and drinking mead.

"The Start of the Hunt": 18th-Century English Creamware Fox-Head Stirrup Cup Circa 1775 A spirited and well-modeled English creamware stirrup cup in the form of a fox's head, dating...

* A tyg is a large English mug/drinking vessel with three or more handles. The mug was made to be shared, and handed round between several drinkers.

The lower portion of the drinking vessel and the circular pedestal foot are further ornamented with chased leaf decoration, all on a matte background.

With regard to the maker of this mug, one of the examples of his work cited in Jackson is a half pint mug, so he may well have specialised in the production of drinking vessels. Thi...